Riding the wave of fuel increases, food basket soars
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Riding the wave of fuel increases, food basket soars

SIC Notícias5 September 2026 at 19:08

Fuel prices rose again, directly affecting consumers who use cars as a means of transportation. This situation represents another burden on families' monthly expenses.

In addition to fuel, the food basket also saw increases this week. Food prices in the market rose again, further worsening the cost of living for consumers.

The article notes that for car users, this is another increase to factor into monthly expenses, but it is not the only one, suggesting a buildup of costs that weighs on the household budget.

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